International Event Management dissertation

Hello everybody,

I am a master student in International Event Management, and I have to submit my dissertation proposal soon. The trouble is that I don't have a clue about the topic!
I need a topic that has not been studied before, so that others could benefit from my work?

Do you have any idea regarding the field of event???

Thank you for your help.

1. Talk with your advisor and/or the faculty member who will serve as your dissertation committee chair. She or he will have a good idea of your capabilities and of the kind of topic that will be received favorably by your university.

2. Read, read, read. Look at the most recent issues of the scholarly journals in your field as well as any recent books in the field. Pay particular attention to the "discussion" and "conclusion" sections of journal articles, as these often include the author's assessment of the need for future research. Often, scholarly authors will specifically say that a particular topic needs to be researched or that a particular study needs to be replicated or done in a different way. Also look for recent review articles that summarize recent research in your field, again looking for hints as to what still remains to be learned.

Then you are doomed. If, on the other hand, you need to perform original research that builds on what others have already done, you might be able to find something. Both of Simone's suggestions are excellent, as far as that goes. You likely aren't going to be able to come up with something utterly new. Focus instead on coming up with something that will expand the borders of your field in useful ways.